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'Would spoil the atmosphere': Private school bars rape survivor from appearing for Class 12 board exams in Ajmer

A private school in Ajmer, Rajasthan, has expelled a 17-year-old class 12 student, who is a gang-rape survivor, and debarred her from appearing in board exams, citing concerns about the impact on other students. The district child welfare committee (CWC) investigated and directed the education officer to withdraw the school’s affiliation, urging action against the school management. The survivor, who scored 79% in class 10, expressed a desire to continue studying but was denied the opportunity.

"This election is a big opportunity...," says PM Modi in Ajmer

Polling for 12 Lok Sabha seats will be held in the first phase on April 19, while the remaining 13 seats will be polled in the second phase on April 26. In the first phase, voting will be held in 12 constituencies -- Ganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, Dausa and Nagaur.

Congress in panic, holding rallies not to win elections but to save corrupt: Narendra Modi at Ajmer rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified his criticism of the Congress, accusing them of panicking due to the closure of their "loot shop" by his government. Speaking at an election rally in Ajmer, Modi labeled the Congress as a party of "dynasts and corrupt" devoid of principles and policies.

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to hold rally, roadshow in UP today, will also visit Ajmer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign in Uttar Pradesh includes election meetings in Saharanpur and Ghaziabad, with plans to address a public meeting in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Polling for these seats is scheduled for April 19 and April 26.

Rajasthan: Sabarmati Express collides with goods train in Ajmer, Passengers sustain minor injuries

4 coaches of Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derail in Rajasthan's Ajmer, no casualty

Sabarmati-Agra express train derails near Ajmer with no casualties reported. Shashi Kiran of NWR Zone mentions unknown cause. Train headed to Agra. Services restored, helpdesk/helpline set up, and multiple train disruptions.

Dargah of Ajmer Sharif goes to court over YouTube video

Despite repeated flagging, platform did not take down content that outraged religious feelings, says petition

Dargah of Ajmer Sharif goes to court over YouTube video

Dargah of Ajmer Sharif challenges YouTube in court over offensive videos targeting Khawaja Gharib Nawaz. Sufi sect takes legal action against social media for inflammatory and derogatory content. This is the first time that a Sufi sect has gone to court against a social media company for alleged inaction to remove an allegedly inflammatory video.

1993 train bombings: CBI to challenge Tunda's acquittal in Supreme Court

The CBI will challenge the acquittal of Abdul Karim Tunda in the 1993 serial train blasts case before the Supreme Court. 12 people, including Irfan and Hamir-Ul-Uddin, were convicted. Explosions rocked six long-distance trains. Tunda was acquitted.

Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case

Abdul Karim Tunda was acquitted by a special court in Rajasthan's Ajmer in the 1993 serial blasts case due to insufficient evidence provided by the prosecution. Tunda, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, was accused of orchestrating blasts in five trains to mark the first anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries.

1993 serial bomb blasts case: TADA court acquits main accused Abdul Karim Tunda from all the charges

'CAA doesn't affect Indian Muslims...': Ajmer Sharif’s Dewan on Centre's citizenship law

PM Modi meets Muslim delegation, sends sacred chadar for Ajmer Sharif

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a delegation of Muslim community members on Thursday and presented them with a "chadar" that will be placed at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah during an event to commemorate the death anniversary of revered Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti. "Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani and the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) minority morcha president, Jamal Siddiqui, were also present.

PM Modi hands over 'Chadar' to be offered on 812th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over a 'Chadar' for the 812th Urs of sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The chadar was given to BJP Minority Morcha national president Jamaal Siddiqui. PM Modi, on social media, mentioned presenting the sacred Chadar during the Urs festival. A delegation will offer the chadar in Ajmer on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Four new cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 reported in Rajasthan

The new COVID-19 strain, JN.1, has been classified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a separate "variant of interest" given its rapidly increasing spread, but said it poses a "low" global public health risk. Mathur said that this sub-variant is mild. People don't need to panic but they should remain alert.

Doctors extract earphones, screws, nuts and bolts from Punjab man's stomach

Moga's Medicity Hospital admitted a patient who was complaining of nausea for days, with medicine unable to fix the problem, doctors decided to scan his stomach, finding a myriad of items inside the cavity.

Rajasthan: PM Modi to virtually flag off 3rd Vande Bharat on Sept 24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the third Vande Bharat train in Rajasthan, which will run on the Udaipur-Jaipur route. The train will cover five districts and have halts at various stations. The fare for the train will be revealed soon. The train will depart from Udaipur at 7.50 a.m. and reach Jaipur at 1.50 p.m., and depart from Jaipur at 4 p.m. and reach Udaipur at 10 p.m.

Ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi keeps going even after breaking 5 Guinness World records

Sufiya Sufi, a former baggage handling officer at Delhi's IGI airport, has become a world-renowned ultra-runner, earning five Guinness World records. Running serves as therapy for her, allowing her to escape the constraints of her job and explore her limits. Sufiya recently completed the Manali-Leh circuit in 97 hours, making her the fastest runner in the world. Despite the lack of support from the government, Sufiya remains determined and relies on crowdfunding and sponsorships to fund her endeavors. She plans to undertake the 'Run Around the Globe' in 2025, covering 30,000 km in 680 days.

Cyclone Biparjoy fallout: Ajmer's Jawaharlal Nehru hospital flooded after heavy rains

'60K workers insulted…': PM Modi lambasts Congress on boycott of inauguration of new Parliament building

Modi rally in Ajmer today with eye on state election

The choice of Ajmer in poll-bound Rajasthan to kickstart the celebrations is interesting as the BJP had lost a majority of the Assembly seats in the neighbouring districts in the 2018 elections. State BJP sources told ET that the party is mobilising 2 lakh workers from across eight parliamentary constituencies for the rally. "It is a show of strength as this is PM's first rally in Rajasthan from where he will kickstart the state campaign," a state BJP leader said.

PM Modi to address public meeting in Ajmer on May 31: Rajasthan BJP chief

During the meeting, Modi will highlight the achievements, policies and programmes of the central government. The BJP will also officially launch its month-long 'Maha Jan Sampark' programme across Rajasthan on the occasion, he said.

Scuffle at Congress meeting between Pilot, Gehlot supporters in Ajmer

SHO Karan Singh said that police present at the spot intervened and pacified the protestors. No major injury was reported, he added. Rift runs deep in the Rajasthan Congress with Pilot raising a dissident's banner against Gehlot over alleged corruption by the previous BJP dispensation in the state and demanding action against them.